Sleigh bells were ringing at QBE Stadium last night as Christmas came early for hooker James Parsons, pulling off an audacious flick pass not seen by a front-rower since… ever.

The Blues hooker pulled off a stunning behind-the-back flick pass after breaking Canterbury’s line with a perfectly timed inside tip ball. He stuffed Matt Duffie’s stocking with the miraculous pass, who weaved away to score under posts as Parsons waved a finger in the air.

Is this the best piece of skill seen by a front-rower?

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